succession
All a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
All CEFR A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
Content locale
EN Английский BN Бенгальский HI Хинди ES Испанский FR Французский DE Немецкий RU Русский ZH Китайский JA Японский
All Vocabulary Cards All Vocabularies
B2 noun /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/

succession

экологическая сукцессия
Meaning
The process of ecological change in which one community of organisms is gradually replaced by another.
Example
Forest succession occurs when old ecosystems are replaced by new ones.
Лесная сукцессия происходит, когда старые экосистемы заменяются новыми.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛər/

forebear

предок
Meaning
An ancestor, especially one who lived a long time ago.
Example
He often speaks of his forebears with great respect.
Он часто говорит о своих предках с большим уважением.
C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒmətən/

automaton

автоматическая машина
Meaning
A machine that works automatically; also refers to a person who behaves like a machine, without thinking.
Example
He worked like an automaton, without showing any emotion.
Он работал как автомат, не показывая никаких эмоций.
C1 adjective /ˈsɪlkən/

Silken

шелковый; мягкий; гладкий;
Meaning
made of silk; smooth and soft like silk
Example
She wore a beautiful silken dress to the party.
Она надела красивое шелковое платье на вечеринку.
B2 verb /tæn/

tan

Meaning
to make skin or a hide brown by exposure to the sun or by using chemicals
Example
She tanned her skin after spending the summer at the beach.
B2 noun /treɪˈniː/

Trainee

стажёр; ученик
Meaning
a person undergoing training for a particular job or profession; a novice learner
Example
The medical trainee worked long hours to gain practical experience.
Медицинский стажёр работал долгие часы, чтобы получить практический опыт.
C1 adjective /ˈfɪk.əl/

Fickle

непостоянный; изменчивый; капризный;
Meaning
changeable; inconstant; liable to sudden unpredictable change
Example
His fickle nature made it hard to trust his promises.
Его непостоянная натура усложняла доверие к его обещаниям.
C2 noun əˈlæk.rə.t̬i

alacrity

быстрая и радостная готовность
Meaning
Brisk and cheerful readiness.
Example
He accepted the challenge with alacrity.
Он принял вызов с алacrity.
B2 adjective /ɪsˈlɑːmɪk/

islamic

исламский
Meaning
relating to Islam, its followers, or its teachings
Example
The city has many Islamic cultural centers.
В городе много исламских культурных центров.
C1 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪnt/

counterpoint

контрапункт
Meaning
an argument, idea, or theme contrasting with another; also a musical term for independent melody
Example
Her calm attitude was a counterpoint to his anger.
Её спокойное поведение было контрапунктом его гнева.
A2 noun səˈsaɪəti

society

общество
Meaning
The aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community.
Example
Society plays a pivotal role in shaping an individual's values.
Общество играет важную роль в формировании ценностей индивида.
C2 adjective /ˌhɛtərəʊˈmɔːrfɪk/

heteromorphic

гетероморфный
Meaning
Having different forms or shapes, especially in the same species or organism.
Example
Butterflies are heteromorphic during their life cycle, changing forms from larva to adult.
Бабочки являются гетероморфными в течение их жизненного цикла, меняя форму от личинки до взрослой особи.
A1 noun /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

beginning

начало
Meaning
The start or first part of something.
Example
The beginning of the story was very interesting.
Начало истории было очень интересным.
C2 noun /ruːˈeɪ/

roue

человек, посвятивший свою жизнь чувственным удовольствиям
Meaning
A man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure; a debauched man.
Example
The old roue squandered his fortune on gambling and women.
Старый руэ растратил свое состояние на азартные игры и женщин.
C1 noun /fjuːd/

feud

ссора, вражда
Meaning
a prolonged and bitter quarrel or conflict, often between families or groups
Example
The two families have been in a feud for generations.
Два семейных рода находятся в конфликте уже несколько поколений.
C1 verb /səbˈsaɪd/

subside

спадать
Meaning
to become less intense, violent, or severe; to sink or fall to a lower level
Example
After the storm, the floodwaters began to subside.
После шторма уровень воды начал спадать.
B1 noun /əˈnaʊnsmənt/

announcement

объявление
Meaning
a public or formal statement giving information
Example
The principal made an important announcement about the new schedule.
Директор сделал важное объявление о новом расписании.
C2 noun /fɪntʃ/

finch

финч (маленькая поющая птица)
Meaning
a small songbird with a short, stout bill
Example
A colorful finch perched on the branch singing sweetly.
Яркий финч сидел на ветке и пел сладко.
B2 adjective /mɪr/

mere

простой
Meaning
Used to emphasize how small or insignificant something is.
Example
It was a mere suggestion, not a command.
Это было всего лишь предложение, а не приказ.
B1 adverb /ɪnˈkrɛdɪbli/

incredibly

невероятно
Meaning
to a great degree; extremely or unbelievably
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was incredibly beautiful.
Вид с вершины горы был невероятно красив.
C2 noun /zɪˈnɑːnə/

Zenanna

зенанна
Meaning
the part of a house reserved for women; women's quarters in Muslim households; harem
Example
The zenanna was beautifully decorated with intricate patterns.
Зенанна была прекрасно украшена сложными узорами.
B1 noun /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/

ingredient

ингредиент
Meaning
A component part or element of something, especially in a recipe.
Example
Flour is a key ingredient in baking bread.
Мука — ключевой ингредиент при выпечке хлеба.
B2 noun, verb /ˈfaɪlɪŋ/

filing

подготовка документов; упорядочивание бумаг
Meaning
the act of submitting documents; the process of organizing papers
Example
The lawyer handled the filing of all court documents.
Адвокат занялся подачей всех судебных документов.
B1 adjective /kənˈsɪdərəbl/

considerable

существенный
Meaning
large in amount, size, or importance
Example
The project required a considerable amount of time and money.
Проект потребовал значительного времени и денег.
C2 adjective /ˈvɛndɪbəl/

vendible

продаваемый
Meaning
Capable of being sold; marketable.
Example
Only vendible products were displayed at the trade fair.
Только продаваемые товары были представлены на торговой ярмарке.
B2 verb /kəˈmɛns/

commence

начинать
Meaning
to begin or start something
Example
The ceremony will commence at noon.
Церемония начнется в полдень.
C1 adverb /ˈmerɪli/

Merrily

весело
Meaning
in a cheerful and joyful manner
Example
The children played merrily in the garden.
Дети играли весело в саду.
C1 adjective /dræb/

drab

тусклый
Meaning
Dull, lacking brightness or interest; monotonous.
Example
The room looked drab with its gray walls and dim lighting.
Комната выглядела тусклой с серыми стенами и тусклым освещением.
B2 verb /səbˈmɪt/

submit

отправить
Meaning
to present for consideration; to surrender; to yield
Example
Please submit your assignment by Friday.
Пожалуйста, отправьте ваше задание до пятницы.
B2 adjective /ˈroʊlɪŋ/

rolling

катящийся
Meaning
moving in gentle undulations; moving forward by turning over and over
Example
They drove through the rolling hills of the countryside.
Они проехали через катящиеся холмы деревни.
C2 noun /ræpˈskæliən/

rapscallion

озорной человек
Meaning
A mischievous or cheeky person; a rascal.
Example
The little rapscallion hid his brother’s shoes as a prank.
Маленький рапскалион спрятал туфли своего брата, устроив розыгрыш.
B2 noun /ˈbænər/

banner

Meaning
a large printed sign used for advertisements or announcements
Example
The company displayed a banner to advertise their new product.
C1 adjective /ɪˈstiːmd/

Esteemed

уважаемый
Meaning
respected and admired; held in high regard
Example
He is an esteemed professor at the university.
Он является уважаемым профессором в университете.
B2 noun /ˈkɒntræktər/

contractor

подрядчик
Meaning
a person or company that agrees to provide materials or labor to perform a service or do a job
Example
The contractor completed the building project on time.
Подрядчик завершил строительный проект вовремя.
B2 adjective /rɪˈliːvd/

relieved

облегчённый
Meaning
feeling happy and less worried after something stressful has been removed or resolved
Example
She felt relieved after hearing the good news.
Она почувствовала облегчение после того, как услышала хорошие новости.
C2 verb /bɪˈweɪl/

bewail

оплакивать
Meaning
to express deep sorrow or regret over something; to mourn openly
Example
She bewailed the loss of her childhood home.
Она оплакивала потерю дома своего детства.
C1 noun speɪst ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən

spaced repetition

распространённая репетиция
Meaning
A learning technique that involves reviewing information at increasing intervals to improve long-term retention.
Example
Spaced repetition helps in long-term memory retention.
Спейст репетишн помогает сохранить долгосрочную память.
C1 noun ˈrez.ɪ.djuː

residue

остаток
Meaning
A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been removed.
Example
Soap residue affects appliance efficiency.
Остатки мыла влияют на эффективность приборов.
B1 verb /səˈraʊnd/

surround

окружать
Meaning
To be all around someone or something.
Example
Mountains surround the small village.
Горы окружают маленькую деревню.
C2 noun /ˌfrɪdʒɪˈdɛːriəm/

frigidarium

холодная ванна
Meaning
a large cold pool in ancient Roman baths used for cooling off after hot baths
Example
The ruins of the Roman frigidarium are still visible today.
Руины римского фригидария все еще видны сегодня.
C2 adjective /ˌmækɪəˈvɛliən/

machiavellian

хитрый, махинационный и безнравственный, особенно в политике или для продвижения своей карьеры
Meaning
cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous, especially in politics or in advancing one's career
Example
The politician was known for his Machiavellian tactics.
Политик был известен своими махинационными тактиками.
B1 noun /səˈlɛbrɪti/

celebrity

знаменитость
Meaning
a famous person, especially in entertainment or sports
Example
The celebrity was surrounded by fans at the airport.
Знаменитость была окружена поклонниками в аэропорту.
C1 noun /ˌɪn.dʒəˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

ingenuity

изобретательность
Meaning
The quality of being clever, original, and inventive.
Example
His ingenuity led to groundbreaking innovations.
Его изобретательность привела к прорывным инновациям.
C1 noun /ˈkɒlərə/

cholera

холера
Meaning
An infectious disease of the small intestine causing severe vomiting and diarrhea.
Example
The village suffered an outbreak of cholera after the flood.
В деревне после наводнения произошла вспышка холеры.
C1 noun /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/

birthright

право по рождению
Meaning
A privilege or possession that a person has from birth.
Example
Freedom is considered a birthright of every individual.
Свобода считается правом по рождению каждого человека.
B1 noun /ˌsiːiːˈoʊ/

ceo

генеральный директор
Meaning
The highest-ranking person in a company, responsible for overall management.
Example
The CEO announced a new strategy for the company.
Генеральный директор объявил новую стратегию для компании.
C2 verb /ˈmæk.ɪ.neɪt/

machinate

замышлять
Meaning
to engage in plots or schemes, usually for harmful or evil purposes
Example
The rebels tried to machinate against the king.
Бунтари пытались замышлять против короля.
B1 noun /ˈpeɪvmənt/

pavement

тротуар
Meaning
a hard paved surface such as a road or sidewalk; the act or result of paving
Example
She walked along the pavement to reach the bus stop.
Она шла по тротуару к автобусной остановке.
B1 noun /ˈproʊˌfaɪl/

profile

профиль
Meaning
a description or representation of someone or something; an outline
Example
He updated his profile on the company website.
Он обновил свой профиль на сайте компании.
B2 noun /ˈprəʊsesə/

processor

процессор
Meaning
a machine or device that processes something, especially a computer's central processing unit (CPU)
Example
The new laptop has a faster processor.
У нового ноутбука есть более быстрый процессор.
C1 adjective /ˌdɪktəˈtɔːriəl/

dictatorial

диктаторский
Meaning
Having or showing a tendency to tell people what to do in an autocratic way.
Example
His dictatorial style made him unpopular among colleagues.
Его диктаторский стиль сделал его непопулярным среди коллег.
C2 adjective, adverb /ˌmæləprəˈpoʊ/

malapropos

неуместный
Meaning
inappropriate or unsuitable; at an inconvenient or inappropriate time
Example
His comment was malapropos during the serious discussion.
Его комментарий был неуместным во время серьезной дискуссии.
C2 adjective /həˈrɛtɪkəl/

heretical

еретический
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards, especially in religion.
Example
The priest condemned the book as heretical.
Священник осудил книгу как еретическую.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪndsaɪt/

hindsight

задним числом
Meaning
Understanding of a situation only after it has happened.
Example
With the benefit of hindsight, we realized the decision was a mistake.
Имея в виду задним числом, мы поняли, что решение было ошибкой.
C1 verb/noun /ˈkwɪbəl/

quibble

спорить по пустякам
Meaning
To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter; a petty objection.
Example
They quibbled over who should pay the bill.
Они спорили о том, кто должен заплатить по счету.
C2 noun /ˈmaɪ.nə/

Mynah

майна
Meaning
a tropical bird with dark feathers that can mimic human speech
Example
The mynah bird repeated every word I said.
Птица майна повторила каждое слово, которое я сказал.
B2 noun /ˈɡæmblɪŋ/

gambling

азартные игры
Meaning
the activity of betting money or valuables on an outcome, often involving risk
Example
He got addicted to gambling at the casino.
Он стал зависимым от азартных игр в казино.
B2 noun ˈhɛr.ɪ.tɪdʒ

heritage

наследие
Meaning
Property that is or may be inherited; something transmitted by or acquired from a predecessor; cultural traditions and practices that are passed down.
Example
Bangladesh has a rich cultural heritage.
Бангладеш имеет богатое культурное наследие.
B1 adjective /ˈaʊtər/

outer

внешний
Meaning
situated on or toward the outside; external
Example
The outer layer of the jacket is waterproof.
Внешний слой куртки водоотталкивающий.
C2 noun /ˈʌn.dɚˌstɔː.ri/

understory

подлесок
Meaning
The layer of vegetation beneath the main canopy of a forest.
Example
The understory of a rainforest is home to small mammals and insects.
Подлесок тропического леса является домом для мелких млекопитающих и насекомых.
C1 adjective /ˈɑp.ər.ə.tɪv/

Operative

активный; в действии; работающий; оперативный;
Meaning
Functioning; in effect; working; active;
Example
The new safety protocols became operative immediately after the accident.
Новые протоколы безопасности стали оперативными сразу после аварии.
A1 pronoun /ʃi/

she

она
Meaning
a female person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
She is going to the market to buy vegetables.
Она идет на рынок, чтобы купить овощи.
B2 noun /ˈʌndərˌteɪkɪŋ/

undertaking

предприятие
Meaning
A task, project, or responsibility that someone agrees to do.
Example
Starting a new company is a difficult undertaking.
Начать новый бизнес - это сложное предприятие.
C2 verb /əˈvʌls/

avulse

оторвать
Meaning
to tear away or separate forcibly, especially in medical or geological contexts
Example
The surgeon had to avulse the damaged tissue during the operation.
Хирург должен был оторвать поврежденную ткань во время операции.
B1 noun /ˈkɒstjuːm/

costume

костюм
Meaning
a set of clothes worn to represent a particular character, culture, or occasion
Example
She wore a beautiful costume for the Halloween party.
Она надела красивый костюм на Хэллоуин-вечеринку.
A1 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti/

university

университет
Meaning
an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees
Example
She is studying law at the university.
Она учит право в университете.
C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪkəl/

satirical

сатирический
Meaning
containing or using satire to criticize or mock
Example
The satirical cartoon mocked the government's new policy.
Сатирический рисунок высмеивал новую политику правительства.
B1 verb /kənˈtɪnjuɪŋ/

continuing

продолжающийся
Meaning
to keep doing something without stopping
Example
They are continuing their journey despite the rain.
Они продолжают свое путешествие, несмотря на дождь.
C2 verb /dɪˈpreɪv/

deprave

развращать
Meaning
to corrupt morally; to make someone immoral or wicked
Example
The novel was criticized for attempting to deprave the minds of young readers.
Роман был раскритикован за попытку развратить умы молодых читателей.
C2 noun /dʒenˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Gentility

вежливость; утонченность
Meaning
social superiority as demonstrated by polite and refined manners; the quality of being well-mannered and refined
Example
Her natural gentility and grace made her popular among high society circles.
Ее естественная джентильность и грация сделали ее популярной в высших кругах общества.
A1 noun /pɔɪnt/

Point

точка; деталь; цель
Meaning
a particular detail, idea, or fact; the sharp end of something
Example
What's the point of arguing about this issue?
В чем смысл спорить по этому вопросу?
B1 noun /ˈprɪn.tər/

Printer

принтер
Meaning
a person whose job is printing books, newspapers, or other materials; a machine that prints documents
Example
The printer delivered the wedding invitations on time.
Принтер доставил свадебные приглашения вовремя.
C1 noun /ədˈmɪtəns/

admittance

вход
Meaning
the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place
Example
No admittance without a valid ticket.
Нет входа без действительного билета.
C1 noun /ræmˈbuːtən/

Rambutan

рамбутан
Meaning
a tropical fruit with red spiky skin and white translucent sweet flesh similar to litchi
Example
The rambutan looks scary with its hairy skin but tastes very sweet inside.
Рамбутан выглядит страшно с его волосистой кожей, но внутри он очень сладкий.
C1 noun /ˈhɛksəˌɡɒn/

hexagon

шестигранник
Meaning
A six-sided polygon.
Example
A honeycomb cell is shaped like a hexagon.
Ячейка в улье имеет форму шестиугольника.
C1 verb /ˈɪmprəvaɪz/

improvise

Meaning
To create or perform something spontaneously without preparation.
Example
The actor had to improvise his lines when he forgot the script.
A2 verb /ˈriːəlaɪz/

realize

осознать
Meaning
to become aware of; to understand clearly; to achieve or make real
Example
I didn't realize how late it was until I checked the clock.
Я не осознал, как поздно было, пока не посмотрел на часы.
C2 noun /ˈnes.lɪŋ/

Nestling

птенец
Meaning
a young bird that has not yet left its nest
Example
The mother bird fed the hungry nestling with worms.
Мать птица кормит голодного птенца червями.
A2 adjective /ˈsɛvənθ/

seventh

седьмой
Meaning
constituting number seven in a sequence; coming after the sixth
Example
Her birthday is on the seventh of July.
Её день рождения — седьмое июля.
A2 noun /spɔːt/

sport

спорт
Meaning
an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment
Example
Football is a popular sport around the world.
Футбол - популярный спорт во всем мире.
B2 adjective ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv

ineffective

неэффективный
Meaning
Not producing any significant or desired effect; not achieving the intended result.
Example
Rote learning often proves to be ineffective.
Механическое заучивание часто оказывается неэффективным.
A1 preposition/conjunction /ʌnˈtɪl/

until

пока
Meaning
up to the time of
Example
I will wait until you come back.
Я буду ждать, пока ты не вернешься.
C1 noun /nuːs/

Noose

петля
Meaning
a loop with a running knot used for hanging; a trap or snare
Example
The cowboy made a noose to catch the wild horse.
Ковбой сделал петлю, чтобы поймать дикий конь.
C1 noun /ˈhɪr.seɪ/

Hearsay

слух
Meaning
information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate; rumor
Example
The accusations were based on hearsay rather than concrete evidence or eyewitness testimony.
Обвинения основывались на слухах, а не на конкретных доказательствах или свидетельских показаниях.
A2 noun /ˈʌndərweər/

underwear

нижнее белье
Meaning
Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, typically next to the skin.
Example
He bought new underwear for the trip.
Он купил новое нижнее белье для поездки.
B2 noun /dʒɔɪnt/

Joint

сустав; совместно
Meaning
a point at which parts of the body are connected; shared by two or more people
Example
The joint effort of the team led to the project's success.
Совместные усилия команды привели к успеху проекта.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrdʒɪn/

Margin

край; поле
Meaning
The edge or border of something; an amount allowed beyond what is needed
Example
Please write your notes in the margin of the page.
Пожалуйста, пишите свои заметки на поле страницы.
B2 noun ˈtraɪəmf

triumph

триумф
Meaning
A great victory or achievement.
Example
The novel is considered one of Dickens' greatest triumphs.
Этот роман считается одним из величайших триумфов Диккенса.
C1 verb /ˈsætʃəˌreɪt/

saturate

Meaning
to fill completely with something until no more can be absorbed
Example
The heavy rain saturated the ground within minutes.
A2 noun rɪˈsɜːtʃ

research

исследование
Meaning
The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
Example
Research on radio waves began earlier in India.
Исследования радио волн начались раньше в Индии.
C2 noun /miːn/

mien

выражение лица
Meaning
A person's appearance or manner, especially as an indication of their character or mood.
Example
His serious mien made everyone fall silent.
Его серьезное выражение лица заставило всех замолчать.
A1 determiner /sʌm/

some

некоторые
Meaning
an unspecified amount or number of something
Example
I have some money in my wallet.
У меня есть немного денег в кошельке.
C2 noun /ɡiː/

Ghee

гхи
Meaning
clarified butter used in South Asian cooking
Example
She used ghee instead of butter for cooking the rice.
Она использовала гхи вместо сливочного масла для приготовления риса.
B2 verb /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/

justify

оправдывать
Meaning
to show or prove that something is right or reasonable
Example
He tried to justify his decision with logical reasons.
Он попытался оправдать своё решение логическими причинами.
B2 verb /rɪˈnuː/

renew

Meaning
to make something new again or extend its period of validity
Example
I need to renew my passport before traveling.
C1 noun/verb /kruːˈseɪd/

crusade

крестовый поход, интенсивная кампания
Meaning
a vigorous campaign for a social, political, or religious cause; to fight passionately for a cause
Example
She has been crusading for women's rights all her life.
она боролась за права женщин всю свою жизнь.
C1 adjective /ˈtrænzɪtɔːri/

transitory

временный
Meaning
Not permanent; temporary.
Example
The transitory nature of fame makes it difficult to maintain.
Природа временности славы делает её трудно сохраняемой.
A1 adjective ˈdɪfɪkəlt

difficult

сложный
Meaning
Needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand; hard.
Example
Managing urban challenges has become increasingly difficult.
Управление городскими проблемами становится все более сложным.
C2 adjective /bɒmˈbæstɪk/

bombastic

помпезный
Meaning
using pompous or inflated language with little meaning
Example
The professor’s bombastic lecture impressed no one.
Помпезная лекция профессора не произвела впечатления на никого.
C2 noun /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Machination

махинация; интрига;
Meaning
a clever scheme or artful plot, usually with evil intent; crafty designing or plotting
Example
The villain's machinations were finally exposed.
Махинации злодея наконец были раскрыты.
C1 noun kənˈsɔː.ti.əm

consortium

консорциум
Meaning
An association of several companies or organizations formed to undertake an enterprise beyond the resources of any one member.
Example
The consortium worked collaboratively to build the cable.
Консорциум работал совместно для строительства кабеля.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːbərn/

auburn

рыжевато-коричневый
Meaning
reddish-brown in color, especially used to describe hair
Example
She has long auburn hair that shines in the sunlight.
У неё длинные рыжевато-коричневые волосы, которые сверкают на солнце.
C1 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər kleɪm/

counter-claim

контриск
Meaning
a claim made to rebut a previous claim, often in legal contexts
Example
The defendant filed a counter-claim against the plaintiff.
Ответчик подал контриск против истца.
C1 adjective /kənˈsɛntrɪk/

concentric

концентрический
Meaning
having a common center, as in circles or spheres
Example
The artist drew concentric circles on the canvas.
Художник нарисовал концентрические круги на холсте.
C2 verb /dɪsˈteɪn/

distain

презирать
Meaning
to treat with scorn or contempt (archaic form of disdain)
Example
He would never distain those who had less fortune than him.
Он никогда не презирал тех, кто был менее удачлив, чем он.
C1 noun /ˈpɒp.i siːdz/

Poppy Seeds

маковые семена
Meaning
tiny round seeds from the poppy plant used as a spice or garnish in cooking
Example
Poppy seeds are sprinkled on top of breads and used in Bengali curries.
Маковые семена посыпаются на хлеб и используются в бенгальских карри.
B2 noun ˈmɑːr.kɪt ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

market economy

рыночная экономика
Meaning
An economic system where production and pricing decisions are controlled by individuals and based on supply and demand.
Example
A market economy allows businesses to compete freely.
Рыночная экономика позволяет компаниям свободно конкурировать.
C2 noun/verb /ˈʌpˌkæst/

upcast

бросить вверх
Meaning
Verb: To cast or throw upward. Noun: Something thrown or directed upward.
Example
The fisherman upcast his net into the air.
Рыбак забросил свою сеть в воздух.
B1 noun /ɪˈskeɪp/

Escape

побег; бегство; освобождение
Meaning
an act of breaking free from confinement or control; a way out
Example
The prisoner's escape from the jail shocked the authorities.
Побег заключенного из тюрьмы потряс власти.
B2 noun /ˈleɪ.zi.nəs/

Laziness

лень
Meaning
the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness
Example
His laziness prevented him from achieving his goals.
Его лень помешала ему достичь своих целей.
B1 preposition, adverb, adjective /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/

underneath

под, снизу
Meaning
Located directly below or beneath something
Example
The keys were hidden underneath the pile of papers.
Ключи были спрятаны под стопкой бумаг.
C1 adjective /ˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/

consequential

важный
Meaning
Having important or significant consequences; resulting from something.
Example
The meeting was consequential for the future of the project.
Эта встреча была решающей для будущего проекта.
A2 noun /ˈdæm.ɪdʒ/

Damage

повреждение; ущерб
Meaning
physical harm caused to something; injury or harm that reduces value or usefulness
Example
The storm caused significant damage to the coastal buildings.
Шторм причинил значительный ущерб прибрежным зданиям.
C1 adjective /ˈpiːkənt/

piquant

пикантный
Meaning
having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste; interestingly provocative
Example
The chef added a piquant sauce to the dish to enhance its flavor.
Шеф добавил пикантный соус в блюдо, чтобы улучшить его вкус.
C1 adjective /ˈbloʊtɪd/

bloated

вздутый
Meaning
swollen or puffed up, often unpleasantly
Example
After the big meal, he felt bloated and uncomfortable.
После большого обеда он почувствовал себя вздутым и неудобным.
A2 noun /spiːtʃ/

Speech

речь; выступление;
Meaning
formal address or discourse delivered to an audience; the expression of thoughts in spoken words
Example
The president gave an inspiring speech to the nation.
Президент произнес вдохновляющую речь перед нацией.
C2 verb /boʊd/

bode

предвещать
Meaning
to be an omen of a particular outcome, often something bad
Example
The dark clouds bode a heavy storm.
Тёмные облака предсказывают сильный шторм.
C1 verb /dɪˈpriːʃieɪt/

depreciate

обесценивать
Meaning
to reduce in value over time
Example
Cars tend to depreciate quickly in their first few years.
Автомобили обычно быстро теряют свою стоимость в первые годы.
C1 verb /ˈfɪdʒɪt/

fidget

ерзать, быть беспокойным
Meaning
to make small movements, especially because of nervousness or impatience
Example
The child began to fidget during the long lecture.
Ребёнок начал ёрзать во время длинной лекции.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪpədiːz/

antipodes

Meaning
places on opposite sides of the Earth; also refers to things that are direct opposites
Example
Australia and Britain are often considered antipodes of each other.
C1 adjective /kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/

Contagious

заразный; инфекционный
Meaning
likely to spread to and affect others; infectious
Example
Her laughter is contagious and makes everyone smile.
Её смех заразителен и заставляет всех улыбаться.